Saturday 23rd 12pm-4pm, Rothe House, High Street

In the historic surroundings of Rothe House gardens Future Proof Kilkenny will host a day of free family events devoted to the humble apple!

• Try your hand at creating apple juice the time honoured way using a traditional apple press.

• Chop with pedal power on the “fender blender” bike juicer.

• Take part in traditional apple games including apple bobbing, fork apple and the longest peal competition.

• Taste traditional apple varieties and warm yourself up with hot spicy apple juice.

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  Operating the apple press at last year's event in Kells

  Learn how to plant and care for your own orchard with experts from Irish Seed Saver. 1pm and 3pm.

• Enjoy guided tours of the restored Rothe House vegetable garden. 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.

• If you still have apples in your garden bring them along with your own empty bottles for juicing.

Entrance is from the High Street on Evans Lane or from James Street if you are bringing alot of apples. Follow the signs and don’t miss the puppet show!